While they are a bit more expensive than a Bic, I find myself not really minding because the fine point is really worth it.

I also smudged both writings after I did them and the pentel pen smudges quite a bit when someone had said in the reviews that it did not since it was not a gel pen

One of the downsides is that it does smear a little bit so be careful.

Unfortunately, these pens tend to leak a bit, so I'm disappointed in them.

They drag a bit when the pen angle is a bit low (the edge of the ball socket catches the paper surface), and ink balls up on the end

Good pen, great color, however it's not as dark and smooth as I prefer.

t have to worry about the ink going on my left palm.